Snow Removal Residential/Commercial - Equipment Operator

Summary

Green Light Lawn Care is seeking a dedicated, safety-focused, and highly reliable Snow Removal Equipment Operator to help our winter management operations in Tippecanoe County and surrounding areas. We have positions available for both Full-time and Part-time winter schedules. In this role, you will operate a variety of mid-to-large-scale machinery to clear snow, manage ice accumulation, and maintain open access for high-traffic commercial and residential properties. This is an on-call, weather-dependent position that requires sharp critical thinking and rapid deployment during winter storm events.

A valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record is mandatory for this position.

Pay Rate: $25 - $35/hour or "Competitive pay based on experience”

Core Responsibilities

• Winter Snow Management: Drive and operate heavy snow removal machinery—including skid steers, wheel loaders with containment plows, and commercial plow trucks—to clear heavy accumulation safely and efficiently.
• Ice Control Operations: Oversee the proper calibration and application of bulk de-icing materials (salt, sand, or liquid treatments) to establish safe driving and walking surfaces.
• Emergency Storm Response: Participate in high-priority, on-call snow removal shifts, including overnight, weekend, and holiday responses under intense winter storm conditions.
• Logistics, Hauling & Stacking: Safely load, chain down, transport, and unload heavy snow pusher attachments or specialized machinery using company trucks and trailers. Coordinate the safe piling and relocation of massive snowbanks on-site.
• Fleet Maintenance & Preparation: Conduct rigorous pre- and post-trip safety inspections. Check fluid levels, grease hydraulic pivot points, clear packed ice from tracks/tires, and verify plow lighting systems are functional. Responsibly clean, fuel, and organize company equipment at the end of each shift.
• Property Respect & Safety: Navigate tight, low-visibility residential and commercial properties carefully, avoiding damage to underlying turf, hidden curbs, irrigation heads, utility lines, and parked vehicles.
• Crew & Dispatch Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with ground crews (sidewalk shovelers) and communicate effectively with supervisors or dispatchers using two-way radios and hand signals.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Not necessarily a Seasonal Position)
• Schedule:
• 8-hour shifts (May vary due to weather conditions)
• Day shift (May vary due to weather conditions)
• Work Location: On-Site (West Lafayette, IN)
  

• Communication: Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently to effectively interpret safety instructions, maps, and communicate via two-way radio with dispatch. 
• License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record to operate commercial winter vehicles and haul equipment trailers.
• Technical Skill: Prior commercial snowplowing and heavy pusher attachment experience is highly preferred. Proven capability navigating zero-visibility conditions safely.
• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience operating skid steers, wheel loaders, or large agricultural/civil machinery in high-stress or slick conditions.
• Towing Experience: Proven experience safely driving, maneuvering, and backing up trucks with loaded trailers in winter road conditions.
• Reliability & Order: A flexible schedule with the absolute reliability to respond to on-call winter weather shifts on short notice. A strong commitment to keeping workspace, company trucks, and equipment organized and accounted for.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work long, demanding hours outdoors in changing freezing winter conditions.

Full Time Employees Only

• Insurance Stipend: Receive a regular stipend added to each paycheck for your health insurance costs. (Starting after 2 months of employment)
• Retirement Planning: Access to a company 401(k) retirement plan. (Starting after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Earned paid vacation and time off to help maintain your work-life balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flex Time Off (FTO): A standalone time-off benefit designed to give you daily scheduling agility. Use it to handle life's unexpected tasks, appointments, or personal errands without dipping into your vacation balance. (After Introductory period)
• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy adaptable scheduling options tailored around seasonal workloads and individual availability